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OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development)

The OECD is an international economic organization of 38 countries, which regularly publishes reports analyzing and comparing economic policies of its member nations.

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Automotive workers at an OPEL factory in Germany

OECD slashes growth forecasts for Germany, France

Instability and weakened global demand have cut the growth prospects of the top two EU economies, according to the OECD.

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A man holding a comb and scissors gives a customer a haircut as another man in a pink shirt stands in the background

Germany gets top marks for integration of migrants

A new OECD study finds Germany successfully integrates migrants despite obstacles such as migrants' lack of education.

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A closeup of a hand holding a printout from an adding machine

How the US is stalling hard-fought global tax reform

Political dysfunction in Washington is putting cooperation on global tax reform in danger.

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OECD trims growth forecast, warns of conflict risk - Russia-China trade booming amid Western sanctions

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The entrance to OECD headquarters in Paris

OECD unveils tepid annual world economic outlook

The forum says economic growth will remain weak, especially in Europe, despite sinking inflation. Geopolitical conflict,

OECD predicts weaker growth and continued inflation for 2024

At the same time the global economy was forecast to do slightly better in 2023.

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An observer looks at cranes used to load containers on cargo ships in Hamburg

OECD forecasts 'long road' for global economic recovery

Economic experts have slightly raised their expectations for global economic recovery based on fresh economic data.

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Icons of multinationals on a smartphone display

Will Poland change stance on EU corporate tax?

A deal on EU tax reform now held up by Warsaw is set to be resolved if the bloc unlocks post-COVID reconstruction cash.

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Aerial view of shipping containers sitting stacked at Asia's first fully automated container terminal of Qingdao Port in the Qingdao Area of China

Omicron adds to global uncertainty, says OECD

Calling for swifter vaccinations, the OECD warns sluggish growth could be further derailed by the new COVID-19 variant.

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Skyline Nairobi

Africa's uncertainty over OECD minimum tax plan

Not even half of Africa's countries are on board with the global minimum tax reforms.

US reaches agreement to end European digital taxes

France, Austria, Italy, Spain and Britain have agreed to withdraw digital services taxes on US tech giants in 2023.

A magnifying glass over accounts illustrates governments' future power to ensure corporates pay up

A magnifying glass over accounts illustrates governments' future power to ensure corporates pay up

World leaders hail agreement on global corporate tax rate

Most countries around the world have now signed up to a historic deal to ensure a minimum 15% corporate tax rate.

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe (right) with European Commissioner for the Economy Paolo Gentiloni, speaking to the media outside the Government Buildings in Dublin. Sept. 20, 2021.

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe (right) with European Commissioner for the Economy Paolo Gentiloni, speaking to the media outside the Government Buildings in Dublin. Sept. 20, 2021.

Ireland to increase corporate tax rate to 15%

Ireland's finance minister said the revised corporate tax rate would only apply to very large multinational companies.

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A Sudanese woman fills water bottles held by a young boy

Rich nations failing to meet climate funding goal: OECD

Wealthy countries are under pressure to commit to their yearly pledge to help poorer countries navigate climate change

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Dublin, Ireland, Government Buildings

Ireland: Government set to abandon 12.5% tax rate

Ireland has long been seen as an outlier on taxation, particularly in the European Union.

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Italien | G20 Gipfel in Venedig | Janet Yellen

Global tax reform tops G20 meeting in Venice

Global corporate tax reform tops the agenda of finance ministers and central bankers from the advanced economies.

Janet Yellen arriving in Venice before the G20 summit

Janet Yellen arriving in Venice before the G20 summit

G20: Finance ministers meet to discuss global tax reform

The world's largest economies will plan how to push ahead with the proposal to set a minimum corporate tax rate.

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Bernd Riegert

The global tax revolution is coming

A slew of countries have agreed on implementing a better tax system. This could be historic, says Bernd Riegert.

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Euro notes

Germany, US hail global corporate tax deal

Over 130 nations signed up to a global corporate tax agreement, but Ireland and other EU states aren't part of the deal.

OECD chief Mathias Cormann

OECD chief Mathias Cormann

New OECD chief's checkered climate record

Climate activists are dismayed at the appointment of Mathias Cormann, who has had a history of blocking climate action.

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Global economy rebounds but no lack of risks

OECD Chief Economist Laurence Boone elaborates on the rebound of the global economy and the obstacles still in place.

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Dollar, euro ands yuan notes

Biden's tax plan raises big questions

Joe Biden's plans to transform the global tax system are gathering pace. That has prompted discussions in Ireland.

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The word 'lockdown' written on a blackboard in an empty classroom

OECD: German schools falling behind in digitalization

Around the world, students are suffering from a year of pandemic restrictions. Germany is no exception.

A member of staff in a Nairobi hospital receives one of the country's first coronavirus vaccinations

A member of staff in a Nairobi hospital receives one of the country's first coronavirus vaccinations

OECD: Development aid could sink dramatically

The world's richest industrialized countries spent record amounts on development aid in 2020, but funding cuts loom.

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an illustration of a stock market chart

OECD hikes 2021 world growth forecast to 5.6%

Coronavirus vaccine rollouts and a huge US stimulus package have boosted economic growth expectations.

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Young women in white blouses sit in front of PCs.

Africa mulls taxing Big Tech

African countries no longer want to miss out on tax revenue from US tech giants such as Amazon, Google and Facebook.

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Aerial view of containers sitting stacked at Asia's first fully automated container terminal of Qingdao Port

GDP to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2021

The world economy will make a spectacular comeback aided by vaccine rollouts and government support, the OECD says.

Refugees and migrants wearing masks to prevent the spread off the coronavirus, wait to get on a bus after their arrival at the port of Piraeus

Refugees and migrants wearing masks to prevent the spread off the coronavirus, wait to get on a bus after their arrival at the port of Piraeus

COVID-19 disproportionately affects migrants

An OECD report says migration has decreased significantly, affecting both countries of origin and destination.

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A pile of money

Governments 'turn a blind eye' to bribery, NGO says

A top anti-corruption watchdog says more must be done to stop major corporations paying foreign bribes to win business.

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OECD Symbolbild

OECD warns of delay to global digital tax deal

The OECD warns that an agreement on a digital tax will not happen until next year

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Deutschland Corona-Pandemie | geschlossenes Restaurant

Global economy doing better than expected: OECD

The global economy won't shrink as much as anticipated this year but recovery could take longer, the OECD has said.

Apple Irish tax case shows global problem

Last week, Ireland welcomed a court ruling that denied it more than €14 billion of Apple money in back taxes.

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Business in Africa is raising competitiveness - Namibia starts US beef exports

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Business in Africa – raising competitiveness

A study by the African Union and OECD shows why growth isn't enough to create jobs in Africa.

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An automated factory

Teens dream of jobs with no future

Children are still hoping from traditional professions that may disappear through automation.

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Constantin Lipsius monument in Dresden

Germany ranks poorly for int'l academics

A study found that due to a complex recognition system, many academics were placed in jobs below their qualifications.

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Beijing bids to remove foreign tech from offices - Corruption challenges economies around the globe

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Beijing bids to remove foreign tech from offices - Corruption challenges economies around the globe

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A piggy bank

Employment fails to protect against poverty

Increased employment in the most developed countries masks a rise in the risk of living below the poverty line.

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A teacher writes on the blackboard

German schools lag behind top-of-class China

The 2018 PISA study shows schoolchildren are performing at above-average levels, but Germany faces a teacher shortage.

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German tourists in Mallorca

Where Germans like to emigrate

Germans are voracious travelers and move around the world. But there are some countries that Germans like the most.

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An obese person

OECD puts price tag on obesity

Researchers have looked at the economic fallout of overweight-related problems.

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Workers clean massive glass windows

Germany second-largest destination for migrants

While the US takes the top spot, Germany comes in second as the largest single destination for migrants.

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Bank building in Milan

Italy cuts growth forecast sharply lower

Italy's populist government has conceded a weakening economy with the growth forecast cut to 0.2%.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro presents a Brazil national soccer team jersey to U.S. President Donald Trump

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro presents a Brazil national soccer team jersey to U.S. President Donald Trump

Trump shows common cause with Brazil's Bolsonaro

US President Donald Trump has welcomed the "Trump of the Tropics," Jair Bolsonaro, to the White House.

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EU finance ministers shelve digital tax plan

Member states fail to agree a plan on the taxing of digital giants like Google and Facebook.

Two migrants speak to a woman sitting behing a laptop at a job centre in Germany

Two migrants speak to a woman sitting behing a laptop at a job centre in Germany

Integrating in Germany

A new study from the OECD suggests Germany has made considerable progress towards integrating migrants.

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Siemens employees

OECD notes peak in global growth

Global growth has peaked, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has said in its latest report.

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A boy does homework

PISA scores linked to teacher status: study

A study done for a Dubai educator claims pupil performance can be linked to teacher status in society.

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German schoolkids on their way to school

OECD: Equal opportunity improving in German schools

Students from disadvantaged backgrounds still lag behind students from affluent families, an OECD study shows.